APC not planning to rig, says deputy chairman

Deputy chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state Engineer Ade Adetimehin yesterday described as “cheap blackmail” the rumour making the round that the party’s candidate , Mr. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN is planning to rig the forthcoming November 26 governorship election in the state.

Adetimehin said Akeredolu and APC in the state are known for absolute respect for the rule of law.

He said being a respected Senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Akeredolu can never hatch any plan of rigging with anyone.

Adetimehin who spoke with reporters in Akure, the state capital accused the Alliance for Democracy and the embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of being behind the propaganda.

He said the AD and PDP are scared of losing to the APC , having seen the level of acceptability of Akeredolu at the several local government he has visited for campaign.

The APC deputy chairman who is also the chairman of Akeredolu Campaign Platform said the people of the sunshine state will determine who will be their next governor.

He said the people will vote and the APC will ensure that the days of rigging and oppression are over in the state.

Adetimehin said instead of sponsoring cheap propaganda, the AD and the PDP should tell the people of the state what they have to offer.